3-Bed Log House for Sale in Agano, Niigata, Onsen Area
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1292-298 Jiromaru, Agano City, Niigata Prefecture, Niigata, Japan, 阿賀野市 ()
3 Bedrooms · 1 Bathrooms · 123m² Floor area
€55,000
House
No parking
3 Bedrooms
1 Bathrooms
123m²
Garden
No pool
Not furnished
Description
This three-bedroom log house for sale in Agano, Niigata stands on a 273 m² plot among forest, in an onsen resort community. Built in 1997, it has two storeys, wooden floors and a large balcony that looks into the trees.
With 123 m² of living space and an asking price of 55,000 EUR, it is one of the more accessible ways into Japan real estate. It is vacant, so a new owner can move in straight away. It works as a quiet holiday home in Niigata Prefecture, or as a base for someone who wants space, privacy and woodland on the doorstep.
The Log House and Its 273 m² Plot
The house is a two-storey log build from August 1997. Logs give rooms a warmth and a smell you do not get from plasterboard, and they insulate well, which matters when a Niigata winter turns cold and snowy. The roof has recently been repainted and the whole house given a thorough clean. Overall condition is good.
Inside is a 3DK layout: three bedrooms plus a dining kitchen of about 10 tatami mats, roughly 16 m². The system kitchen is open to the dining area, so whoever is cooking stays part of the conversation. Floors are wood throughout. The bath and toilet are in separate rooms, there is a separate wash basin, and the toilet is a bidet model.
The large balcony is the main outdoor room. Morning coffee there, with forest all around and nothing but birdsong, is really the point of the house. The plot also has a garden.
The land is classified as mountains and forest and is held freehold. It sits outside strict city planning controls. The building coverage ratio is 70% and the floor area ratio is 200%, so on paper there is room for an extension or an outbuilding. Check any plans with a local surveyor first.
Living in an Onsen Resort Community Near Agano
The house is in Jiromaru, a resort community in Agano City where hot spring water is part of the setup. An optional hot spring contract is available for a fee, so you decide whether to take it. Separate community fees cover water supply, sewage treatment, garbage separation and upkeep of shared facilities. Ask for the current figures before you commit.
Agano is a rural city on the plain east of Niigata city. Lake Hyōko, known for the swans that winter there, is close to Suibara. Niigata Prefecture is famous for its rice, its sake and its hot springs, and the wooded hills around the house give you walking and outdoor recreation without a long drive.
Getting There: Niigata Airport and Station Distances
Be realistic: this is a house for people with a car. No dedicated parking space is listed, although a road about 7 m wide runs along the northwest side of the plot. The nearest station is Suibara on the JR Uetsu Main Line, a walk of about 110 minutes. Most owners would drive or take a taxi for that stretch.
Niigata Airport is under an hour away by car. From Niigata Station, the Joetsu Shinkansen reaches Tokyo in about two hours, which makes a long weekend here realistic even if you live in the capital.
Buying a Second Home in Japan
Japan generally allows foreign buyers to own property outright, and this house is freehold. Think about running costs before you buy: community fees, winter heating, snow clearing and the upkeep any wooden house in a forest setting needs. If you will be away for months at a time, a local contact who can check on the house is worth arranging.
Key Features
- Two-storey log house built in August 1997
- 3 bedrooms in a 3DK layout
- 123 m² living area on a 273 m² plot
- Dining kitchen of about 10 tatami mats with system kitchen
- 1 bathroom, with separate bath, toilet and wash basin
- Bidet toilet
- Wood flooring throughout
- Large balcony facing the surrounding forest
- Garden
- Roof recently repainted and house thoroughly cleaned
- Freehold land, building coverage 70%, floor area ratio 200%
- Vacant and available for immediate occupancy
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the hot spring included in the price?
No. The onsen is available through an optional contract with a fee, so you can choose whether to take it up. Community fees for water, sewage, garbage and maintenance are charged separately.
Can I live here without a car?
Realistically, no. Suibara Station is about a 110-minute walk away and no dedicated parking space is listed, though a 7 m wide road runs along the northwest side of the plot. Plan on driving or taking taxis.
Is it suitable as a holiday home rather than a permanent residence?
Yes. The house is vacant, in good condition and set in a quiet, forested resort community, which suits seasonal use well. Allow for snow in winter and arrange someone to look in when you are away.
To arrange a viewing or ask about the community fees, contact Homestra and we will put you in touch with the seller's side.
Details
- Amount of bedrooms
- 3
- Size
- 123m²
- Price per m²
- €447
- Garden size
- 273m²
- Has Garden
- Yes
- Has Parking
- No
- Has Basement
- No
- Condition
- good
- Amount of Bathrooms
- 1
- Has swimming pool
- No
- Property type
- House
- Energy label
Unknown
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